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Click for instant access! Table of Contents Index ©2010 Sony Corporation User Guide PRS-650 Digital Book Reader 4-257-661-11(3) - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 2
CONGRATULATIONS Your Reader Touch Edition™ comes with these useful features: Clear touch - a high quality touch screen that allows you to navigate effortlessly by swiping to turn pages, tap to bookmark, take notes and highlight. Font Zoom - increase or decrease the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 3
organize your library on your Reader™ to find the book you want to read. Never lose track of time with the clock* view (whenever the OPTIONS button is pressed). * Set the time using the [Date and Time] setting ( 90). For more details, please refer to this User Guide. Table of Contents Index - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 4
Useful Features Annotation Bookmarking ( 39) Highlighting word(s) ( 40) Handwriting a note ( 41) Adding a note ( 42) Resizing Adjusting the text size ( 47) Changing a page mode ( 48) Zooming in ( 49) Adjusting Content View ( 52) Table of Contents Index - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 5
Searching Finding notes within a book ( 44), among books ( 46) Searching keywords ( 55) Searching a book ( 34) Jumping to a page ( 57) Dictionary When reading a book ( 60) As an application ( 82) List of previously looked up words ( 63) Reading Periodicals ( 65) Collection - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 6
Other Applications Handwriting ( 77) Text Memo ( 80) Picture Viewer ( 83) Audio Player ( 85) Supported File Formats ( 121) Specifications ( 19) Table of Contents Index - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 7
Chapter 1 Getting Started 8-20 Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 8
completely When not in sleep mode slide and hold for more than 3 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen. *1 Battery consumption is minimized in sleep mode. *2 For details about booting/shutting down/internal memory access Off: Off/Sleep mode/Reader in operation Table of Contents Index - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 9
Memory Stick Duo™ SD card media Parts and Controls Mark Mark Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot Memory card access indicator Lights up in orange during memory card access. SD card slot Note Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Stylus For more precise operations, use the supplied - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 10
Parts and Controls Touch screen ( 23) Lightly tap the screen either with a finger, or the supplied stylus to navigate. < > (Page Turn) buttons Press < (previous) or > (next) to turn the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 11
audio file. *1 A tactile dot on the + button helps with ease of operation. Headphones jack Micro USB connector ( 12) Used for transferring data and charging the Reader. RESET hole ( 96) Holes for optional cover attachment With the same hole in the left top corner of the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 12
Charging the Reader Charging the Reader Charge your Reader by connecting it to your computer with the USB cable (supplied). The time to completely charge a depleted battery is about 3 hours with a USB connection, or - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 13
progress. The battery icon does not indicate remaining battery power during charging. Fully charged [Charging stopped] The Reader is not charging its battery. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tip While charging with the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1), appears in the status bar ( 30). fully - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 14
Tips Power Saving Tips Charging Battery To fully charge your Reader, continue charging until indicator shows completion of charge ( 12). the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). Operating your Reader while charging with the optional AC adapter may extend time to fully charge depending on how - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 15
Power Saving Tips More power requiring operations The following cases may consume more power. Graphics intensive content Playing An excessive number of contents in a memory card ePub and PDF files partially conforming to document standard Annotation, keyword search and dictionary search - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 16
Power Saving Tips Tips to save Power If you do not use the Reader for more than one day, power off the Reader completely ( 8, 89). Do not leave the Reader uncharged for a prolonged period of time. This may reduce the charging capability. We recommend the optional AC adapter (PRSA-AC1). The - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 17
the above initial steps. Here is how to access the instructions. PC: From the "Start" menu, click "My Computer" ("Computer" in the case of Windows Vista, Windows 7) and then double-click the "READER" drive. Drag the "How to get eBooks on Reader" file and drop it on the desktop. Mac: Double-click - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 18
check "Troubleshooting" ( 96) and refer to the Reader Library Help to resolve the issue. Support Web site and contact list: USA: www.sony.com/readersupport Phone number: 1-866-962-7669 Canada: www.sony.ca/readersupport Phone number: 1-877-899-7669 Europe: support.sony-europe.com/eBook/PRS Australia - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 19
Specifications Specifications Model name PRS-650 Power source Built-in rechargeable battery: 3.7 V DC, 940 mA USB communication: . Actual battery life may vary based on usage patterns and individual device. User available capacity Approx. 1.4 GB after initial setting Depending on size of pre - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 20
-level gray scale Expansion slots Memory Stick PRO Duo™ slot, SD card slot Please see 114 regarding memory card usage. Optional Accessories: AC Adapter for Reader (PRSA-AC1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Table of Contents Index 20 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 21
Chapter 2 Basic Operation 22 Reading Content 36 Collections 68 Applications 76 Settings 88 Troubleshooting 96 Appendix 106 Table of Contents Index 21 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 22
Basic Operation About the User Guide When using your Reader to view this User Guide, please note the following instructions. To use the page links Tap the page link to jump to the page directly (e.g., 4). To return to the previous page, press OPTIONS tap [Go - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 23
Screen You can perform various touch operations with a finger or the supplied stylus. ( 9) Single-tapping: for selecting an item Double-tapping: for bookmarks ( 39), instant dictionary search ( 60), word search ( 55), - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 24
Tip To delete a bookmark, double-tap it. Touch Screen Swiping In the page view, swiping the screen turns a page. To change page turn preference, see 90. Swiping and holding Swipe and hold the page to turn pages repeatedly. Table of Contents Index 24 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 25
Touch Screen Dragging In zoom-in mode ( 49), tap and drag to reposition the displayed page. In the [Handwriting] ( 77) application or [Create/Edit] function ( 41), handwriting on the screen can be performed with the supplied stylus ( 9) or a finger. Double-tapping and dragging Double-tap the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 26
On-screen keyboard Touch Screen The on-screen keyboard is used for word search ( 55), creating a text memo ( 42, 80), and dictionary search ( 62). Input area To Edit Delete a character Finish inputting Perform at input area Tap to place the cursor. Tap to place the cursor and tap to delete a - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 27
Touch Screen To Insert line feed Perform at input area Tap [Return]. Note [Return] is invalid with [Search]. Switch the keyboard Tap [123] to switch to the symbol type keyboard. To return, tap [Abc]. Switch the character Tap to switch to the upper-case type keyboard. Tap to switch to - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 28
Touch Screen To input optional characters Tap and hold an applicable character key will pop up optional characters. Table of Contents Index 28 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 29
the [Home] menu. Last read content Tap to list book(s) ( 36) Newly loaded book(s) Collection list ( 68) Bookmarks and annotations ( 46) Reader settings ( 88) [Home] menu More applications ( 76) Status bar ( 30) Periodicals ( 65) Tip [New Delivery] appears when a periodical is - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 30
page position indicator when in either 2 or 3 column split mode ( 48). Page Indicator. Tap this to jump to another page ( 57). Current time indicator. Reader shows current time in the middle of the status bar for 5 seconds after the OPTIONS button is pressed and returns to the previous display - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 31
read page of the content. [Delete Book], [Delete Drawing], [Delete Issue], [Delete Memo] Deletes the currently-viewed book, drawing, issue or text memo from the Reader. Table of Contents Index 31 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 32
audio, books, [Delete Books], collections, drawings, issues, text [Delete Collections], memos, notes or pictures from the [Delete Drawings], Reader ( 74). [Delete Issues], [Delete Memos], [Delete Notes], [Delete Pictures] [Delete Word Logs] Selects and deletes previous dictionary word - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 33
Creates a new collection ( 68), a drawing ( 77) or a text memo ( 80). [List]: Displays the [Notes] list in the content ( 44). [Create/Edit ]: Shows tools to bookmark, highlight, handwrite and remove annotations ( 41). [Hide]/[Show]: Toggle displaying annotations ( 59). Shows audio player ( 86 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 34
OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Remove Bookmark] Deletes the bookmark on the page ( 39). [Remove Content] Removes content from a collection ( 73). [Rename Collection] Changes the collection name ( 69). [Repeat] Sets repeat play of audio files ( 87). [Resume Playing] Resumes - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 35
OPTIONS Menu Item Description/Reference page [Word Logs: Book] Within either a book or a periodical, [Word Logs: Periodical] shows a list of the last 100 words previously searched in the dictionary ( 63). [Word Logs: Dictionary] Within a dictionary, shows a list of the last 100 words previously - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 36
[Home] menu to view a book list. Tap a desired book to open. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Title Date of transfer to Reader Tap to open a book Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. To transfer - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 37
Conditional icon Reading Books Icon Condition Newly transferred or unread content. Protected content ( 75). / Content on a memory card. Days to the expiration date. [Expired] is displayed when a book has expired. Table of Contents Index 37 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 38
Operation at page view Swipe the screen to turn page : Handwritten memo. Tap to show its thumbnail. Tap the thumbnail to display in full size. Reading Books Double-tap to bookmark : An added note. Tap to view the added note. Double-tap to open Tap to jump to dictionary/search/ another page add - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 39
Annotation Bookmarking Creating: - Double-tap the upper right corner of page ( 23). - From the OPTIONS menu: [Add Bookmark] ( 31) - From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41) Deleting: Double-tap a bookmark. Adding a note in a bookmark: See 42. Table of Contents Index 39 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 40
and drag ( 25). - At pop-up tool window, tap marker to highlight. Quit Marker - Highlighting can be done in the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41). Deleting: - From the OPTIONS menu: [Notes] [Create/Edit] ( 41). Adding a note in a highlight: See 42. Table of Contents Index 40 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 41
[Create/Edit] a stylus or finger to mark your note. Marker Eraser Pen Bookmark use Auto save and quit Lists notes in the content ( 44) Deleting a drawn line/highlight: Tap and stroke across the drawn line or highlight. Notes While writing, make sure that you are not touching another - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 42
Drawing area Eraser To enter a memo with typed in text ( 26), tap [by Keyboard]. Note When adding a note to the highlighted text in [Create/ Edit], unselect any annotation tool icon and then tap the highlight. 2 Enter a note tap [Done]. will be attached to the bookmark or highlight. To view - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 43
you are not touching another area on If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try drawings or for writing small characters. To edit a note Tap a bookmark or highlight with [Edit] edit a note tap [Done]. To - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 44
Finding a Note Finding a Note Searching for notes within a book 1 Press OPTIONS tap [Notes] [List]. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in the current book appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) Tip About the OPTIONS - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 45
Bookmark with a text note Highlight Highlight with a handwritten note Highlight with a text note Handwritten memo Tip You can set to merge the notes of the Reader and Reader Library when synchronizing. For further instructions, refer to Reader Library Help. Table of Contents Index 45 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 46
Finding a Note Finding the notes in all contents 1 Tap [All Notes] at [Home] menu. A list of all the bookmarks, highlights, and handwritten memos in all contents appears. Tap to change sort type Headline Annotated date/Book or Periodical title/Issue date/ Annotated page number Types of note ( 45) - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 47
) for re-sizing. Resizing Quit Text sizes Size indicator Adjusting the text size: Select one of text size icons and close. Notes When you view PDF files in a size other than [S], the following may occur. [S] size is the default font size. If another size is selected, text size may not change - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 48
Changing a page mode Resizing A page can be magnified by selecting the page mode. 1 Press tap [Page Mode]. 2 Tap a desired item from the following. [Page Mode] menu [Page Mode] item [Original] [Margin Cut]*1 [2-Column Split] [3-Column Split] [Full Page]*2 Description Displays the original - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 49
Zooming in Resizing The current page in view can be magnified. Also, the magnification can be locked so that the desired setting can be maintained. This feature is useful when reading a book containing scanned images. 1 Press tap [ Zoom In]. Tip Pressing and > simultaneously at the page view - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 50
Resizing Zooming a specified image or column to the screen size While in zoom-in mode, double-tap an image or column which you wish to magnify. The image or column size is magnified automatically to fit the screen size, and the magnification is locked. Tip When in zoom-in mode, you may move to - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 51
Using the zoom-in mode Resizing Tap [ Lock] [ Unlock] / // * To Switch the screen orientation. Fit the page width to the screen width. Fit the page height to the screen height. Lock the zoom ratio and the magnified area. The book can be read as it is. Return to the zoom-in mode. To keep the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 52
Adjusting Content View Adjusting Content View A page that is hard to read, such as a scanned or color converted document, can be made more readable by adjusting the brightness and contrast. 1 Press OPTIONS tap [Adjust View]. 2 Tap the desired item from the following. Item [Original] [Saturated] - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 53
Custom setting mode Adjusting Content View 1 Tap drag the slider, or tap or repeatedly until the page is adjusted to the desired brightness and contrast. Slider Restores the value of previous custom settings. 2 Tap to apply the setting and exit. The change will only be stored in the content - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 54
Screen Orientation Screen Orientation The screen orientation can be switched to either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) mode by selecting [Orientation] in any OPTIONS menu. To change the direction of screen rotation, see [Screen Orientation] ( 91). Portrait Landscape Position - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 55
Searching Searching By selecting a word(s) To select a word, double-tap a desired word at page view. To select consecutive words, see "Doubletapping and dragging" ( 25). The following screen will appear. Quit Search To cancel, tap and tap anywhere on the page view. To search the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 56
From the on-screen keyboard Searching 1 Press OPTIONS tap [Search] input a word using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) tap [Search]. The search result screen will appear. The results are highlighted on the page. 2 Tap or result. to move to the previous/next To cancel, tap and quit. Tip - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 57
Jumping to a Page Jumping to a Page By using the slider Tap the page number shown in the status bar drag the slider, or tap a point on the page jump bar. Quit Page jump bar Slider Page number Tip Jumping to a page can be done from the OPTIONS menu. Press OPTIONS tap [Go to] [Select Page]. - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 58
]. You will jump to the specified page. Input area (Delete) key If the input page number exceeds the number of pages in the book, the Reader will show the last page. If 0 is input, the first page will be displayed. Table of Contents Index 58 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 59
Jumping to a Page By tapping a link The link appears highlighted on the screen. Tap the link to jump to the linked page. Note If a hyperlink is covered with highlighting, press OPTIONS tap [Notes] [Hide] to hide highlighting. Returning to the previously displayed page Press OPTIONS tap [Go - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 60
. Dictionary Candidates words ( 62) Title of current dictionary Definition area Tips Tap to switch and search in another dictionary. Reader comes with 12 embedded dictionaries. - 2 English dictionaries - 10 Translation dictionaries An English word can be translated to French, German - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 61
Using Embedded Dictionaries 2 Tap or the definition area. The definition is displayed in-full in the dictionary viewer. To go to the next page, either swipe the screen or press < > (Page Turn) buttons ( 10). Definition area (Keyboard) ( 62) Tips Double-tapping a word in the definition area will - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 62
Using Embedded Dictionaries To list words with same head letters as previously entered word Tap or (keyboard) ( 26). The list of candidate words changes dynamically whenever the word in the input area is modified. Listed candidate words Number of entries and page number/total pages Scrolls the page - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 63
Using Embedded Dictionaries Listing previously looked up words 1 At page view, press OPTIONS tap [Word Logs: Book]. The looked up words are listed in the order of most recently looked up. Word and definition 2 Tap a desired word. Table of Contents Index 63 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 64
Using Embedded Dictionaries To delete word logs Press OPTIONS tap [Delete Word Logs] tap the check box of each word to be deleted [Done] [Yes]. Tip A list of looked up words within a dictionary can be also viewed by pressing OPTIONS tap [Word Logs: Dictionary] when viewing the definition - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 65
Reading Periodicals Reading Periodicals You can read newspapers/magazines from [Periodicals] in the [Home] menu. 1 Tap [Periodicals] at [Home] menu. Tip The most recently transferred periodical is displayed as [New Delivery] in the [Home] menu. 2 Tap a desired periodical to go to issue list. Tip - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 66
Reading Periodicals 3 Tap a desired issue in the list. Tap to previous page Tap to change sorting order Issue date Front page headline Tap to open an issue Conditional icon display ( 37) Scroll bar Tip About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. Table of Contents Index 66 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 67
Reading Periodicals 4 Use the navigation bar to read. Operations on a section Previous section Return to the first page Operations on an article Next section Previous article Return to the first page of the section Tips Annotations can be added ( 39). About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. Next - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 68
Collections Collections Creating You can group desired content in Reader as a collection. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu [New Collection]. [New Collection] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Collection] to create a collection. Table of Contents Index 68 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 69
collection tap [OK]. A new collection is created in the [Collections] list. Tip You can create/sync a collection by Reader Library. For details, refer to the Reader Library Help. To change a collection name In the [Collections] list, tap the collection press OPTIONS tap [Rename Collection - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 70
Adding contents Collections From the collections Note Only content in the same physical location as the selected collection can be added. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu tap a created collection. 2 Press OPTIONS tap [Add Content] [Books] or [Periodicals]. In the periodical list, select - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 71
From either the books or issues list Collections 1 In the books or issues list, press OPTIONS tap [Add to Collection]. 2 In the collection list, tap a collection you want to add the content. 3 Tap the thumbnail of the desired content [Done]. You can check added content in the collection list. - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 72
Deleting a collection Collections Even if you delete a collection, all contents in the collection will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu. 2 Press OPTIONS tap [Delete Collections]. 3 Tap the check box of each collection to be deleted [Done] [Yes]. Tip Also, - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 73
Removing contents Collections Even if you delete content in a collection, the corresponding content will remain undeleted on the Reader. 1 Tap [Collections] at [Home] menu tap a collection. 2 Press OPTIONS tap [Remove Content]. 3 Tap the thumbnail of each content to be deleted [Done] [Yes - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 74
Deleting Content Deleting Content Example: [Books] list 1 Tap [Books] press OPTIONS tap [Delete Books]. To delete: tap a book thumbnail with the blank check box. To delete all: press OPTIONS tap [Select All]. To undelete: tap a book thumbnail with a checked check box. To unselect all: press - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 75
with . To unprotect all: press OPTIONS tap [Unprotect All]. 2 Tap [Done]. Selected number of items (Unprotect) (Protect) Note This protection feature works only on the Reader. Protected content may still be deleted via your computer. Table of Contents Index 75 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 76
all pictures ( 83) Latest pictures To list/create handwritten note(s) ( 77) Latest drawings Audio player ( 85) To use the currently selected dictionary ( 82) To create/edit/view text memo(s) ( 80) Table of Contents Index 76 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 77
Creating drawings Applications menu 1 Tap [Handwriting] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Drawing]. [Applications] at [New Drawing] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Drawing] to create a drawing. Table of Contents Index 77 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 78
the internal memory. Notes While writing, make sure that you are not touching another area on the screen - this could affect the notes that you write screen. If you experience difficulties when handwriting or drawing on your Reader: - avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen. - try not - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 79
tap a drawing thumbnail to view. Tap [Edit] and follow step 3 above. To delete/protect a drawing(s) Tap [Handwriting] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS tap [Delete Drawings] or [Protect Drawings]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 80
Creating text memos Applications menu 1 Tap [Text Memo] under [Home] menu. 2 Tap [New Memo]. [Applications] at [New Memo] Tip Press OPTIONS tap [New Memo] to create a text memo. 3 Enter text in the input area using the on-screen keyboard ( 26) Tap [Done]. Tips If you tap [New], the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 81
tap a memo to view. Tap [Edit] and follow the step 3 ( 80). To delete/protect a text memo in the list Tap [Text Memo] under [Applications] at [Home] menu, press OPTIONS tap [Delete Memos] or [Protect Memos]. To delete, refer to the example instructions for deleting books in "Deleting Content - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 82
Applications menu Using embedded dictionaries 1 Tap [Dictionary] under [Applications] at [Home] menu. The name of the currently selected dictionary is shown at the top of the screen. To switch to another dictionary, press OPTIONS tap [Change Dictionary]. 2 Input a word using the on-screen keyboard - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 83
thumbnail of desired picture on the list. Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. See "Supported File Formats" ( 121). To transfer pictures to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. To set slideshow Press OPTIONS tap [Slideshow On]. To set the duration of a slideshow - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 84
setting is configured from the [Settings] menu ( 94). Tip When two pictures or more have been selected, the displayed picture is changed every time the Reader enters the sleep mode ( 8). To zoom in a picture Press ( 10) to switch to the zoom-in mode. Drag the zoom slider ( 49) and scroll the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 85
an audio file. The playback screen appears ( 86). Tips About the OPTIONS menu, see 31. See "Supported File Formats" ( 121). To transfer audio files to the Reader using Reader Library, refer to Reader Library Help. Note An album or an audio file with cover art information can only display - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 86
Playback screen operations Applications menu Cover art Playback position Skip to the beginning of Skip to the the previous (or current beginning of the if played more than 3 next audio file seconds from the beginning) audio file Table of Contents Index Repeat icon Shuffle icon Play/pause - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 87
Applications menu To Do this Pause a song Tap . Resume playback Tap . Skip to the previous/ Swipe the playback screen. next audio file Skip to the Tap /. beginning of the Note previous (or current) Skips to the beginning of the audio file/beginning current audio file if played more of - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 88
Settings Changing Settings Tap [Settings] tab at [Home] menu. [General Settings] ( 90) [Date and Time] [Date and Time Format] [Page Turn Preference] [Menu Language] [Keyboard] [Screen Orientation] [Application Preferences] ( 91) [Dictionary] [Slideshow] [System Management] ( 92) [Power Management - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 89
Changing Settings [Initialization] ( 95) [Restore Defaults] [Clear Keyboard History] [Format Memory] [About] Displays system and legal information of the Reader. [Device Shutdown] Shuts down (power off ) the Reader completely. Table of Contents Index 89 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 90
a number by tapping the numeric key pad. Tap [OK] to apply the change. Tip The date and time of your Reader will be automatically synchronized to your computer by the Reader Library after connection. [Date and Time Format] Tap [Month-Day-Year] or [Day-Month-Year] to select the date format. Tap - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 91
Changing Settings [Keyboard] Selects a preferred on-screen keyboard. [Screen Orientation] Sets the direction to rotate when changing from portrait to landscape mode. [Application Preferences] menu items [Dictionary] Selects a default dictionary to use. [Slideshow] Sets the slideshow on/off and its - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 92
automatically shuts down and stops consuming battery power. * If battery power is at a low level, the Reader will shut down within two days of inactivity. Note The Reader does not enter the sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity even if [Power Management] is set to [On], when: - connected - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 93
4-digit number by tapping the numeric key pad. Tap [OK] to lock the Reader. To unlock, input the pass code and tap [OK]. Then tap [Off ] to unlock the Reader, in a safe place separate from the Reader. If you forget your pass code, contact your Sony Customer Support ( 18); however, note that in - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 94
Changing Settings [Standby Screen] Sets the standby screen during the sleep mode. [Off ] displays nothing in the sleep mode. [Show picture]: Set [On] to show the selected pictures on the standby screen. For details on setting the pictures, see "To set as a standby screen" ( 84). [Show message]: - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 95
settings after restoring. [Clear Keyboard History] Deletes predictive words for the on-screen keyboard. [Format Memory] Formats the internal memory of the Reader or an inserted memory card. Formatting will erase all the contents in the selected storage. Note Before formatting, make sure to backup - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 96
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the Reader does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole with a small pin or clip after 5 seconds, slide the power switch to restart the Reader. The content and settings stored on the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 97
Symptoms Troubleshooting Power Battery cannot charge. If [Charging stopped] is displayed on the screen, check the conditions to charge the Reader again ( 12). If charging the Reader by connecting to your computer, make sure your computer is powered on. Charge the battery within the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 98
Troubleshooting By sliding the power switch, the Reader enters sleep mode in which the battery power is consumed slightly. To minimize battery consumption, before entering the sleep mode, slide and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds to shut down the Reader. in the status bar indicates - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 99
Troubleshooting The screen is frozen. Reset the Reader by pressing the RESET hole. Then, slide the power switch to turn on the Reader again ( 8). Touch operation is not effective. If condensation occurs in the touch screen, or dust attaches to the touch screen, it may cause a malfunction. For - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 100
Troubleshooting The book may be protected by unsupported digital rights management. Check the book source for cases), data on [Continue Reading] or notes may be deleted. A Text/RTF/PDF file is edited. A book purchased with an authorized Reader is read on another de-authorized Reader by - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 101
Playing audio files Troubleshooting An audio file cannot play back. Audio files that are not supported by the Reader cannot be played. For details on supported audio files, see "Supported File Formats" ( 121). Sound output is not audible. Increase the volume if it is set to low ( 11). If - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 102
Connection to the computer Troubleshooting The Reader cannot be operated. The Reader cannot be operated when connected to a computer via USB. The Reader cannot be recognized by your computer. A USB hub or USB extension cable is used for the connection. Connection via an extension cable or USB - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 103
Troubleshooting If none of the above solves the problem, press the RESET hole of the Reader ( 96), turn on the Reader again, and then reconnect the supplied USB cable. Content cannot be transferred to the Reader from your computer. There is not enough free space on the Reader memory. Check [ - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 104
Memory Card Troubleshooting Content on a memory card cannot be read/played/viewed on the Reader. Check that the memory card is inserted in the media slot in the correct direction ( 9). Check to see that you are using a memory card that is supported by the Reader ( 114). Clean the terminal - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 105
Troubleshooting The Reader cannot transfer content to memory cards directly. Use Reader Library to transfer content. A memory card cannot be recognized on the Reader or Reader Library. If a memory card is formatted by your computer, it may become unusable on the Reader and Reader Library. When - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 106
built-in rechargeable battery of the Reader is recyclable. Do not remove the battery yourself, consult Sony Support Center ( 18). Disposal of Old , please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 107
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 108
Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. FCC Compliance Statement: The following FCC - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 109
/readersupport Contact: Sony "Digital Book Reader" Customer Support at 1-(866)-962-7669 Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Precautions Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PRS-650 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 110
Precautions For customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-ion batteries are are located on the rear side of the Reader. Record them in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you contact your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 111
copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the Reader or computer. Be − Do not get the Reader wet. If you touch the Reader with wet hands, or put the Reader in a damp article of clothing, the Reader may get wet and this may - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 112
considerate to the people around you. Warning If lightning occurs while you are using the Reader, take off the headphones immediately. For customers in France MDR-E10LP When replacing the headphones listening to the personal audio player can damage the user's hearing. Table of Contents Index 112 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 113
the character that is not supported by the Reader. The ability to display the languages on your Reader Library will depend on the displayed properly on your Reader Library. − User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed. Explanations in this manual assume that you are - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 114
Sony will not supply any replacement content. On cleaning Clean the Reader with a soft cloth, such as a cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the Reader it may mar the finish of the case. Clean the headphone plug periodically. Tapping or dragging on the touch screen using a dirty stylus may - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 115
tested to work with the Reader; however, not all SD cards storage media for digital still cameras. Notes on handling memory Sony. You cannot record or delete data stored in a memory card when its erasure prevention switch is locked. Keep a memory card in its case when you carry or store it. Do not touch - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 116
Sony does not provide any guarantee for damaged data. − Do not remove a memory card or turn off the Reader while reading or writing data. − Do not operate the Reader the media slot while data on the memory card is being edited. Otherwise, edited data will not be saved. Keep both memory cards and - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 117
the contents of this manual is not allowed without Sony's permission except for personal Sony, the Sony logo, "BBeB", "Reader", "Reader Touch Edition" and their logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony countries. This PRS-650 contains Adobe® Reader® Mobile software under - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 118
com). For details on OpenSSL License, refer to "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in the book list on the Reader. All other system names and product names appearing in not indicated throughout this document. Program ©2010 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation Table of Contents Index 118 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 119
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE This product contains the following software covered by the GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "GPL") and/or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL"). You may obtain, alter, and redistribute the - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 120
, please visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony accepts no inquiries concerning the content of the source code. For details on GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, refer to "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" in the book list on the Reader. Table of Contents Index 120 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 121
Formats The following file formats can be managed within Reader Library and transferred to your Reader. Book EPUB file (.epub file extension) EPUB (OPS version 2.0) supported PDF file (.pdf file extension) Support is based on the PDF 1.6 specification. BBeB (.lrf or .lrx file extension) Text - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 122
Supported File Formats Audio MP3 file (.mp3 file extension) The following specifications should be met in order to import an MP3 file. - Bit rate: 32 to - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 123
Reader Library will work with the following operating systems. OS Description Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 7 Starter (32/64 bit) Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bit) Windows Vista Home Basic with Service - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 124
only) Apple Macintosh (32 bit only) System Requirements Description Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or later Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 & 2005 with Service Pack 3 or later Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later Mac OS - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 125
as mouse or track pad Internet connection (broadband recommended, some fees may apply) is also required on your computer. Reader Library is not supported by the following environments: - An operating system other than those included above - Personally built computer or operating system - Multi - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 126
Table of Contents CONGRATULATIONS 2 Useful Features 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Parts and Controls 8 Charging the Reader 12 Power Saving Tips 14 How to Get eBooks 17 Support 18 Specifications 19 Table of Contents Index 126 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 127
Chapter 2 Basic Operation About the User Guide 22 Touch Screen 23 On-screen keyboard 26 Home Menu 29 OPTIONS Menu 31 Reading Content Reading Books 36 Annotation 39 Bookmarking 39 Highlighting word(s 40 Handwriting a note 41 Adding a note 42 Table of Contents Index 127 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 128
Finding a Note 44 Searching for notes within a book 44 Finding the notes in all contents 46 Resizing 47 Changing a page mode 48 Zooming in 49 Adjusting Content View 52 Screen Orientation 54 Searching 55 Jumping to a Page 57 Using Embedded Dictionaries 60 Listing previously looked up words - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 129
Collections Collections 68 Creating 68 Adding contents 70 Deleting a collection 72 Removing contents 73 Deleting Content 74 Protecting Content 75 Applications Applications menu 76 Creating drawings 77 Creating text memos 80 Using embedded dictionaries 82 Viewing pictures 83 Playing audio - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 130
] menu items 91 [System Management] menu items 92 [Initialization] menu items 95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 96 Symptoms 97 Appendix Precautions 106 Copyright Notice 117 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 119 Supported File Formats 121 System Requirements 123 Table of Contents Index 130 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 131
Table of Contents 126 Index 132 Table of Contents Index 131 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 132
Periodicals 29, 65 [Pictures 76, 83 [Settings 29, 88 [Text Memo 76, 80 Index [2-Column Split 48 [3-Column Split 48 A About the User Guide.........22 Adding a note 42 Adding contents 70 Adjusting Content View.....52 All Notes 29, 46 Annotation 39 Appendix 106 Applications 76 Applications - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 133
dictionary 31, 60, 91 Charge/Busy indicator 8, 12 Charging the Reader...........12 Battery status 13 Charge/Busy indicator 8, 12 Index Status indicators [Clear Keyboard History] 89, 95 [Continue Reading 31 [Create/Edit 33, 41 [Custom 52 D Default settings 95 [Restore Defaults]....89 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 134
, 81 [Delete Notes 32 [Delete Pictures 32 [Delete Word Logs].......32, 64 Index [Details 52 [Device Lock 88, 93 [Device Shutdown 89 [Dictionary 91 E eBook store 17 F Features 4 Finding a Note 44 Annotation 39 Icons and types of note in the [Notes] list..........45 Finding the notes in all - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 135
Notes 33, 41, 44 Handwriting a note 41 Headphone jack 11 Highlighting word(s)..........40 Holes for optional cover attachment 11 Home Menu 29 How to Get eBooks 17 [Hide]/[Show 33 [History 32 Index I Icons and types of note in the [Notes] list 45 Issues 66, 71 [Info 32 [Initialization 89 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 136
word(s).....40 [Notes 33, 41, 44 Index [New Collection 33, 68 [New Drawing 33, 77 [New Memo 33, 80 [Notes 33, 41, 44 [Create/Edit 33, 41 [Hide]/[Show 33 [List 33, 44 [Now Playing 33 O On-screen keyboard...........26 [Clear Keyboard History 89, 95 [Keyboard 88, 91 Operation at - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 137
Slideshow............34, 83, 91 Standby screen 34, 84, 94 Supported File Formats 121 Zooming in 49, 84 [Select Standby Screen 34 audio files 85 Power saving Tips 14 Power management....88, 92 Charging the Reader 12 Power saving Tips...........14 Power switch 8 Standby screen 34, 88, 94 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 138
R Reader Library 17 Reading Books 36 Reading Content 36 Reading Periodicals 65 Removing .......34, 84, 94 Status bar 30 Status indicators during charging 13 Stylus 9 Support 18 Supported File Formats.. 121 Symptoms 97 System Requirements..... 123 [Saturated 52 Table of Contents Index 138 - Sony PRS650SC | User Guide - Page 139
91 [Sort 34 [Standby Screen]...........88, 94 [System Management] 88, 92 T Text Memo 76, 80 On-screen keyboard......26 Touch screen 10, 23 Index Troubleshooting 96 [Table of Contents 32 U USB connector 11, 12 Useful Features 4 Using Embedded Dictionaries 60, 82 V Viewing pictures 83
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